• Partner with Marketing and Sales to identify and develop new product platforms and improvements which delight customers and support business strategies.

• Source raw ingredients and specifications that meet company standards.

• Develop formula and processing specifications and costing for new product prototypes.

• Determine special processes in order to ensure safe products.

• Develop tests to make sure products meet quality standards and legal requirements.

• Support new product launch to plant startup until quality standards are established.

• Provide sales samples of new products as requested by Sales and Marketing.

• Set up sensory panels to evaluate new products or existing products.

• Conduct shelf-life tests on new products.

• Generate nutritional data, assuring compliance with regulatory nutritional and label compliance.

• Identify and implement cost reduction opportunities through reformulation.

• Provide technical guidance to production and quality staff when required.

• Comply with all company work and safety rules and regulatory compliance rules and regulations.

• Maintain a clean, sanitary, and safe work area.

• Follow all Good Manufacturing Practices and Standard Operating Procedures.

• Adhere to all safety and security policies and procedures.

• Follow all food safety and quality system requirements by committing to meet all pertinent regulatory, customer and Safe Quality Foods (SQF) requirements.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in food science or other relevant field required.

• 2-5 years of experience in R&D, regulatory, or quality role in food industry required.

Other Skills and relevant considerations:

• Project Management experience beneficial, creativity is critical.

• Strong attention to detail.

• Exceptionalsensory capability.

• Must be able to frequently stand, walk, kneel, reach, climb, pull, and bend with full range of body motion. 

• Must be able to work independently and/or on a team in a fast-paced environment.

• Must be able to work in a wet and/or humid environment. Occasional exposure to fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals will occur. Exposure to nut allergens.